Asia
Can China Stop the Ukraine War?
After months of tergiversations, Chinese President Xi Jinping finally made a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – the first time the two...
The Limits of China’s Global Power
China’s rise has been the talk of the global village, with its impressive economic performance, ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, and frenzied diplomacy, ranging...
One Year Into the “No-limits Friendship”: Assessing China’s Lifeline to Russia
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate
The Sino-Russian “No-Limits Friendship” functions fundamentally as an asymmetric strategic mechanism whereby Beijing exploits Moscow’s geopolitical isolation to secure...
On China and Debt Distress
Without China’s participation in joint efforts in debt restructuring, it is not possible to quickly ease the burden on many debt-distressed countries. However, even...
China Resets Balance of Power in Middle East with Saudi-Iran Reconciliation
With growing footprints and influence, Beijing is dismantling US hegemony in a rapidly-evolving global order.
A tectonic shift occurred last week in the Gulf, taking...
Decoding Xi Jinping’s Speech: China’s Cautious Optimism Will Mark The Next Five Years
On 16 October, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a two-hour speech at the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of...
The US Measures Targeting China’s Semiconductor Industry: Another brick in the Wall
The trajectory of the White House decisions shows that the US will probably be more aggressive in its war against China.
The US and...
Countering China’s BRI: The G-7’s Partnership For Global Infrastructure And Investment (PGII)
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China and the US Are in ‘Dire Straits’ Over Taiwan
Immediately after the announcement that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would visit Taiwan during her Asia tour, the complex relationship between China, Taiwan and...
Weekly Newsletter
Türkiye in Focus
14-18 September 2026 Edition Edition
This week we cover:
- Intelligence Officer’s Death Returns to the Spotlight
- Türkiye’s Steady Rise in PISA Results
- A Turbulent Day for Borsa İstanbul